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New Zealand's Christchurch mosque killer appeals conviction
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» WELLINGTON - A white supremacist who shot and killed 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 launched an appeal Monday seeking to overturn his conviction.
New Zealand's rare flightless parrot breeds again
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» WELLINGTON - New Zealand's critically endangered flightless parrot, the kakapo, started breeding last week for the first time in four years, the government conservation department said.
China warns it will 'crush' foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 26/11/2025
» BEIJING/TAIPEI — China warned on Wednesday it would "crush" any foreign attempts to interfere over Taiwan, after Japan announced plans to deploy missiles on an island near democratically-governed Taiwan.
New Zealand halts new puberty blockers for young transgender people
Reuters, Published on 19/11/2025
» WELLINGTON — New Zealand said on Wednesday it was banning new prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of those affected.
Surgeons remove 100 magnets from NZ teen's gut
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» WELLINGTON — A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand swallowed up to 100 high-power magnets he bought on Temu, forcing surgeons to remove tissue from his intestines, doctors said on Friday.
Purrno Noir? New Zealand company sells non-alcoholic wine for pets
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» WELLINGTON - After a long day patrolling the neighbourhood or protecting the house, pets in New Zealand have a new way to unwind -- non-alcoholic wine.
FBI director gave New Zealand officials illegal firearms: police
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» SYDNEY — FBI Director Kash Patel gifted New Zealand officials illegal firearms during his visit to the country earlier this year, authorities said Wednesday.
China complains about treatment of citizens at New Zealand airport
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2025
» WELLINGTON — China’s embassy in New Zealand said it had complained to Wellington about "harassment" of its citizens at airports, citing the case of a traveller compelled to hand over electronic devices.
Australia's 'mushroom murderer' handed life in prison with parole
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» MELBOURNE - An Australian woman who murdered three people with toxic mushrooms was sentenced on Monday to life in prison with parole after 33 years, capping a trial that sparked a global media frenzy.
Australian mushroom meal survivor says only 'half alive' after wife's murder
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» MELBOURNE - The only guest to survive a toxic mushroom lunch with Australian murderer Erin Patterson said Monday he feels "half alive" without his wife, who was one of the three victims.